Add Waterproofing to a Cast or Splint

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Add a Cast or Splint Code

The cast and splint code configuration grid comes pre-loaded with some fiberglass cast and splint codes. You can also add additional codes. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Cast & Splint panel. Cast and Splint panel on the Cast and Splint Configuration template In the corresponding fields below the grid, select the following: Splint or cast type Intended body part for the selected splint or cast Application code Supply code The description for selected application code appears in the field below Item column of the grid. You can edit the description, if required. For Side, select L/R or Finger. The L/R option builds that item for the left and right sides. The Finger option builds that item for all 10 fingers. Modifiers built in the File Maintenance application are pulled into Finalize Visit template automatically based on the side/finger selected. Click Add - Update. Parent topic: Manage Cast and Splint Codes

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Change Code Display Order

The cast and splint grid is sorted by type, body part, and then description. You can change the order in which you want the items to display. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Cast & Splint panel. Select the desired cast or splint from the grid. Use the up and down arrows to the right of the grid to move the item to the desired position. Note: Once you have changed the order, any newly added casts/splints appear at the bottom and must be manually moved to desired position. Parent topic: Manage Cast and Splint Codes

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Remove Codes from a Cast or Splint

You can remove the codes from cast or splint that is not used or billed out by your practice. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Cast & Splint panel. Select the desired cast or splint in the grid. The selected item displays a check mark in the first column. Click Delete. Parent topic: Manage Cast and Splint Codes

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Manage Cast and Splint Codes

You can manage cast and splint supply codes, and waterproofing codes that are billed through the NextGen® Orthopedic Suite templates from the Cast & Splint panel of the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template. Cast and Splint panel on the Cast and Splint Configuration template Add a Cast or Splint Code Add Waterproofing to a Cast or Splint Remove Codes from a Cast or Splint Change Code Display Order Parent topic: Cast and Splint Configuration

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Add a Waterproofing Code

The waterproofing grid comes pre-loaded with a tape and liner code. You can add additional codes for tape and liners to be used throughout the NextGen® Orthopedic Suite. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Waterproofing panel. Select Enable cast waterproofing check box. In the field below the Type column of the grid, select the waterproofing type. Click the field below Description column of the grid. The Select a waterproofing code window opens. Waterproofing panel on the Cast and Splint Configuration template Do one of the following: Search by description by entering any part of the description in the Description field. Search by procedure code by entering the code in the Procedure field. Select the desired item. The selected description and code for the selected item appear in the corresponding fields. Click OK. The Select a waterproofing code window is closed and the selected code and description appear in the corresponding fields below the grid. Click A

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Manage Waterproofing Codes for Cast and Splints

You can use the Waterproofing panel of the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template to enable and configure waterproofing codes that are applied to casts. Before you configure casts and splints, determine if waterproofing will be used and, if so, what waterproofing codes will be used. Add a Waterproofing Code Remove a Waterproofing Code Parent topic: Cast and Splint Configuration

Add Waterproofing to a Cast or Splint

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